Arrival of Spring Means Lyme Precautions

Spring is here, which means it's time to take precautions against Lyme disease. "Lyme disease is spread by the bite of infected deer ticks, " said Dr. Sherlita Amler, Commissioner of the Putnam County Department of Health. "Ticks cannot fly or jump. They like to rest on low-lying vegetation and attach to a passing animal or person.

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